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The Olympic Village, Medical Tourism and a Perfect Flight
My most wheelchair-friendly flight experience in Europe, and not wanting to be left out of Olympians' trial of medical tourism.
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Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Jet Lag, Olympic Gold, and Broadening Accessibility
An accessible travel update from Paris, France, and reflections from a busy Olympic journey.
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Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Journey to France, the Olympic Games, and Lipstick on a Pig
Accessible travel update from the Olympic Games in France, plus a time and location for the Wheelchair Travel Meet-up in Paris.
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July 2024

Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Music City, Lyft Trial Concludes and a Hotel Closure
Arguments concluded in the class action lawsuit vs. Lyft, plus the world's (formerly) largest hotel has closed its doors after a magnificent run.
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Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Lyft Access Head Testifies in Federal Court
Testimony from Lyft’s WAV Program Manager raises key questions about Lyft's commitment to accessible service.
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Finding Accessibility in the Place I Least Expected
I have visited the Italian capital city many times as a wheelchair user, but continue to be surprised at the accessibility features I discover with each…
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June 2024

LYFT ON TRIAL: Do Ridehare Services Violate the ADA?
Wheelchair taxis are disappearing, but plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit hope to hold Lyft to the equal access requirements of the Americans with…
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Wheelchair Travel Meet-up at the Paris Olympics
Join other Wheelchair Travel readers at the Olympic Games this summer in Paris, France, plus information on future meet-ups around the world.
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Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Accessible Trip to the Principality
My first attempt to visit the Principality of Liechtenstein failed, but a second attempt was successful — the trip was worth the wait.
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My 2024 "Hidden Gem" of Accessible Travel Destinations
When public and private institutions join together to advance accessibility in the travel industry, the progress of inclusion accelerates.
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Robbed in New York: First Crime Story in 10 Years of Wheelchair Travel
Any person can fall victim of petty theft, and the lesson is obvious — never leave your bags unattended or unsecured.
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The Police Aren't Coming, But If They Do — Prepare to Get Paid
It may be shocking to learn that airlines routinely threaten disabled passengers with arrest — here's how to respond if it happens to you.
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